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It is to be distinguished from Geriatrics , which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the Social , Psychological and Biological aspects of Aging . Gerontology includes these and other endeavors:
As a result of the multidisciplinary focus of gerontology, professionals from several fields call themselves "gerontologists". GERONTOLOGISTS Gerontologists are health care professionals who specialize in working with older adults. They provide their services to people in nursing homes, senior citizen centers, and other similar facilities. There are several different types of gerontologists. Research gerontologists conduct research on the aging process and the living environments of older persons in an effort to understand and enrich the lives of elders. Applied gerontologists work directly with older persons, Communicating with and analyzing Individual s, Families , and Groups . Administrative gerontologists use their training and management skills to develop programs and coordinate services that are necessary for services to run smoothly. These professionals may have degrees or training in Nursing , Psychology , Sociology , or other Social Services-related professions. Gerontologists are responsible for Educating older people by giving informative presentations, publishing books and articles that pertain to the aging population, and producing relevant films and television programs. BIOGERONTOLOGY Biogerontology is the subfield of gerontology dedicated to studying the specifically Biological processes resulting in Senescence . Biogerontologists are scientists who study these process and also include scientists who work to control, prevent and reverse aging in both humans and animals. The latter scientists are called '''biomedical gerontologists'''. Biogerontologists who are not biomedical gerontologists not only take an academic interest in the Biological Mechanisms Of Aging , but also try to develop rational and practical means of aging intervention and modulation. Biogerontological approach to "anti-aging" is based in the context and framework of real and evolutionary biology, rather than almost metaphysical claims for an imminent and permanent "cure" of aging. Curing age-related diseases is one approach, but slowinbg down aging at all levels of organization is something different. Biogerontologists
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